88. IELTS Minh Huong Vocabulary booster (Cambridge 16, test 1, reading 1)

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What does "glacial" refer to?

Relating to ice and glaciers or formed by glaciers.

What does the term "race" imply?

Run, sprint, hurry, speed, dash, rush.

What does the term "vanish" mean?

Disappear, go, evaporate.

What is meant by "treasure"?

A group of valuable things such as gold, silver, jewels, etc.

Define "preserve".

Protect, conserve, safeguard, save.

What is an "arrow"?

A weapon usually made from a thin straight piece of wood with a sharp point at one end, that you shoot with a bow.

What is an "artefact"?

Object, article, item, piece.

Who is an "archaeologist"?

Someone who studies ancient societies by examining what remains of their buildings, graves, tools, etc.

What does "surprising" mean?

Astonishing, astounding, amazing, shocking, startling.

Define "insight".

Vision, understanding, awareness, perception.

What is a "textile"?

Fabric, cloth, material, knit.

What does "hide" refer to?

Skin, pelt, fleece, fur.

What does "rare" mean?

Uncommon, unusual, odd.

Define "microorganism".

Bug, germ, virus, microbe, bacteria.

What does "extreme" mean?

Great, tremendous, severe, acute, intense.

What does it mean for something to be "reliable"?

Dependable, unswerving, unfailing, trustworthy.

What does "thaw" mean?

Melt, defrost, soften, liquify.

Define "degradation".

An experience or situation that makes you feel ashamed and angry.

What does "swift" mean?

Speedy, fast, quick, rapid.

What does it mean to "reveal"?

Expose, uncover, show, bare.

What does it mean for something to be "well-preserved"?

A well-preserved building or object is old but still in good condition.

Define "unpredictable".

Random, erratic, changeable, impulsive, volatile, irregular, variable.

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Explore essential archaeological terms like "artefact," "archaeologist," and "preserve." Gain insights into the significance of these concepts in studying ancient societies and their valuable treasures.

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1. What is a synonym for 'race'?

A Stroll B Sprint C Walk D Crawl

2. What does the word 'reveal' mean?

A Conceal B Uncover C Hide D Cover

3. What does 'fragile' mean?

A Durable B Easily broken or damaged C Strong D Sturdy

4. What does 'exposed' mean?

A Hidden B Guarded C Shielded D Not covered

5. What does it mean to 'preserve' something?

A Neglect B Destroy C Protect D Abandon

6. What does 'well-preserved' mean?

A Old but still in good condition B New and in good condition C Ancient and forgotten D Old and damaged

7. Which of the following is a synonym for 'unpredictable'?

A Predictable B Stable C Erratic D Consistent

8. What does 'unpredictable' imply about an object's behavior?

A It is stable and reliable B It is easy to forecast C It is changeable and erratic D It is always the same

9. How would you describe an object that is 'well-preserved'?

A Old but in good condition B New and unused C Modern and functional D Old and deteriorated

10. What characteristic does an 'unpredictable' event have?

A Predictable and steady B Regular and constant C Stable and unchanging D Irregular and variable

11. Who is an 'archaeologist'?

A A historian who writes books B Someone who studies ancient societies by examining what remains of their buildings, graves, tools etc. C A person who designs buildings D A scientist who studies plants

12. What is a synonym for 'surprising'?

A Astonishing B Ordinary C Common D Predictable

13. Which word can be used interchangeably with 'insight'?

A Oblivion B Ignorance C Confusion D Understanding

14. What does the word 'vanish' mean?

A Appear B Grow C Disappear D Stay

15. What is a 'treasure'?

A A group of valuable things such as gold, silver, jewels etc. B A historical document C A type of weapon D A natural phenomenon

16. What does it mean to 'preserve' something?

A Destroy B Ignore C Protect, conserve, safeguard, save D Abandon

17. What is an 'arrow'?

A A type of shield B A weapon usually made from a thin straight piece of wood with a sharp point at one end, that you shoot with a bow C A piece of jewelry D A musical instrument

18. What is another term for 'textile'?

A Wood B Plastic C Metal D Fabric

19. What does the word 'hide' refer to?

A Bone B Feather C Horn D Skin

20. What is a synonym for 'rare'?

A Usual B Typical C Frequent D Uncommon

21. What is a synonym for 'extreme'?

A Mild B Intense C Average D Moderate

22. Which word can be used interchangeably with 'reliable'?

A Trustworthy B Unreliable C Inconsistent D Uncertain

23. What does the word 'thaw' mean?

A Harden B Freeze C Melt D Solidify

24. What is the meaning of 'swift'?

A Quick B Delayed C Gradual D Slow

25. What does 'glacial' refer to?

A Relating to ice and glaciers B Desert regions C Tropical climates D Hot and dry